1994 ISUZU RODEO RECALL - #02V281000
		RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
		
        ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS.  IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							1994 ISUZU RODEO | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							1/1/1994 - 7/31/1994 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							10/23/2002 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							12/16/2002 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							14,449 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS.  IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.  OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002.   OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD  CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070. | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
										1994 ISUZU RODEO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
									
									
  
									
										1994 ISUZU RODEO Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
									
									
  
									
										1994 ISUZU RODEO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
									
									
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							| Technical Service Bulletins | 
							
								
										Sep 24, 2003 - 150000 SEAT BELTS 
										TAKATA SEAT BELT SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V281.    *TT
									
  
										Aug 05, 1999 - 220000 SEATS 
										INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT.     *TT
									
  
										Nov 01, 1995 - 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
										UNKNOWN
									
								
  
								 
								 
								
								 
								
                                 
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			Comments
            
			
			
				7/9/2014 - Marilyn
				What is the time or miles limitation to have recalls preformed on the 94 Rodeo?  How can I run my VIN and see if I have a recall?